Bamboo flooring has rapidly become the natural floor of choice
for millions of people worldwide, not only for its status as an
environmentally friendly product, but because it is an extremely stylish
one too!

Most people need not be reminded of how quickly
bamboo grows or replenishes itself after being harvested, for this
has been much talked about and documented for centuries. In fact,
most consumers are fully aware of this wonder of nature and its
benefits, but more importantly nowadays they know that it is being
turned into numerous practical and stylish products, and they want
some of them! Enter bamboo flooring.

These days, consumers looking to enhance the beauty of their
home or place of work with a bamboo floor simply want to know what
options are available to them with regard to color, quality, style,
ease of installation, etc. Manufacturers of bamboo floor coverings,
such as Pergo, Westhollow, Panda and Ming Dynasty are now falling over themselves to provide consumers with
such options. What consisted of very limited choices just a decade ago has
now become one of the hottest selling flooring products with just
about every conceivable option imaginable. Advancing technology has
made all of this possible meaning that a huge choice now awaits the
consumer that wants to find a touch of class that suits their
style, and of course one that makes a statement that belongs all to them! What will it be? I care about the world!
I've got class! I
love nature! This is my favorite natural texture!
It could be any one of these, or all of them, and
more. What's yours?

Are you ready to
make your statement? Wipe the floor with bamboo flooring!

These days you don't need to worry about whether or not a bamboo
floor will match your favored color scheme, this is because you can choose
just about any color you desire. Realizing that a substantial
amount of people love the natural look of bamboo floor but want
something just a little different, some of the major producers are
now making this flooring stained in a wide variety of colors. The
grain is still visible, and you have a choice of dark or subtle
shades. There is surely something to suit even the most finicky
amongst us. Or just stick with the
classic natural colored options that will fit with virtually any decor. The choice is yours!

Essentially, bamboo
flooring is laminated, but this is something that often
confuses people. They say they want a solid floor not a
laminate one. We've got great news for them! With very few
exceptions, most types are made
up of solid strips of bamboo that are joined together.

They are very
unlike some wooden laminates, that are often thin slices of
wood, or even photos of wood, glued to the top of thicker pieces of plywood backing
board. So when they purchase a solid bamboo floor, and you too, what
you will get is a solid bamboo laminate. No plywood, this is
the real stuff all the way through.

Easy installation? You got it! Many manufacturers are producing
their bamboo floors with easy laying in mind. Pre-finished
floors with tongue and groove joints are obviously the clear leader
in this regard and they ensure a speedy and uncomplicated
installation. Want more control? Prepared to put a bit of extra work
into installing your floor? Go for the unfinished types and you'll
undoubtedly make some savings too.

Long-lasting beauty with bamboo flooring?

The natural beauty of bamboo is something that will never fade
away, the processed finish on a bamboo floor may differ somewhat.

How long will the finish last? Again you have some options here,
bamboo flooring is offered with warranties ranging from virtually
zero, to lifetime. Obviously this is where price will come
into the equation in a big way.

The way you intend to use your floor will dictate which warranty
you need, as will the amount of time you anticipate having the floor
in place. Heavy use or commercial installations may require one to
consider a floor with a long term, possibly lifetime, warranty. If
you plan on replacing your floor within 10 years, there may be
little point in opting for one that is warranted for any longer than
this.

Some flooring will have a warranty which varies depending on
where it is installed, for example, either in residential or
commercial premises. It may well be the exact same floor for either
application but the commercial warranty will be shorter as the floor
will receive more foot traffic in a shorter space of
time and therefore reach its limit of normal wear and tear
much sooner than a floor in a residential property.

Even flooring without a warranty will suit some consumers, an
example might be the small business that conducts two trade shows
annually and is looking for something to make their stand look unique.
The floor gets walked on for about 10 or 15 days a year and is then
stored away for the rest of the time.

Ultimately your choice of bamboo flooring will come down to a mix
of the following considerations:

How much you are prepared to pay

How easy you want the flooring install to be

What your anticipated use of the bamboo floor will be

How long you expect to have the floor installed in your
premises

By bearing in mind the above you will surely be able to conclude
what is the best option for you. Now all you need to do is visit
some of the online stores to see exactly what is available. Remember
what we said about making a statement? Take steps on a bamboo floor
to make yours now!